The greater Reno, Sparks and Tahoe region creates a favorable environment for business.

“The greater Reno-Sparks-Tahoe area is an ideal region for you to relocate or grow your company,” according to the EDAWN website. “From central access to the 11 western states, to our business-friendly policies, a skilled workforce and a remarkable quality of life, you’ll find it all here.”

Here are some reasons why entrepreneurs and innovators choose to do business in Reno-Sparks.

Incentives For Business In Reno-Sparks

Nevada offers a variety of incentives to help qualifying companies decide to do business in Reno and Sparks. Some benefits include sales tax abatements on capital equipment purchases, sales and use tax deferral on capital equipment purchases, abatements on personal and modified business taxes, real property tax abatements for recycling, employee training grants, and Catalyst funding. For a full list of Urban and Rural Incentives and Matrix for New Businesses, check out this guide from EDAWN:

Skilled Workforce In Reno-Sparks

The greater Reno-Sparks-Tahoe’s existing labor force stands at about 240,000. Industry and business leaders give the regional labor pool top marks for productivity and quality, according to EDAWN. That number also includes about 25,000 workers skilled in manufacturing, logistics, software development, business, administrative services and more. The proximity to Sacramento and San Francisco and the region’s quality of life attracts top young professionals and emerging talent.

More Tech Companies Choose To Do Business In Reno-Sparks

Some of the biggest names in technology such as Apple, Google and Tesla have already moved to Reno-Sparks. Recently Switch, Clear Capital and Flirtey also chose the region. Watch some of the reasons they chose Reno in this video produced by EDAWN:

Reno Collective: The region’s oldest co-working hub and community space operating out of a historic home in midtown Reno

UNR Innevation Center: a collaborative space powered by Switch that offers co-working areas, a makerspace, conference rooms, and open and closed-door offices for rent.

These are only some of the reasons why businesses are looking to relocate to, expand in or launch in Reno and Sparks. With the region’s success in attracting advanced manufacturing and data centers, this trend is sure to continue.

If you want to learn more about doing business in Reno-Sparks, contact one of our community experts at Dickson Realty.